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Strong Start Academy

STRONG START ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT THE TONY HSIEH EDUCATION CENTER

BOARD MEETING AGENDA 02/13/2025
Published on February 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM PST

Date and Time

Thursday February 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM PST

Location

City Hall, 495 S. Main Street, Training Room 3, Las Vegas, NV

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Lorna James-Cervantes 5 m
  B. Record Attendance   Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
  C. Public Comment   Lorna James-Cervantes 3 m
   

Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, will be limited to three (3) minutes absent Board approval. Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2661 607 3009 followed by the # sign.

  
  D. Approve Minutes from January 14, 2025 Board Meeting. Approve Minutes Lorna James-Cervantes 1 m
     
II. Finance 5:10 PM
  A. Report by Kristin Dietz from EdTec on Strong Start Academy budget and financial reports. Discuss Kristin Dietz 10 m
     
     
III. Executive Update 5:20 PM
  A. Report by the Executive Director on the status of on-going marketing efforts, open-enrollment, and recruiting. Discuss Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
  B. Discussion for possible action to approve the updated Background Check Policy and Procedures. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
     
  C. Discussion for possible action to approve the updated Suspension and Appeals Policy. Vote Miriam Benitez 5 m
  D. Report by the Executive Director regarding mid-year student achievement data to include MAP and iReady. Discuss Miriam Benitez
     
  E. Discussion for possible action to approve engagement with Tari Smethurst to provide educational consulting services for math instruction as needed. Vote Miriam Benitez
IV. Governance 5:35 PM
  A. Discussion regarding Board committee updates and calendar events. Discuss Lorna James-Cervantes 15 m
V. Facilities 5:50 PM
  A. Report by the City of Las Vegas regarding status of construction of new building at Strong Start Academy. FYI Angela Rose 5 m
VI. Citizens Participation
 

Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. No subject may be acted upon by the Board unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, come forward and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited.  Public comment may also be given by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code number 2661 607 3009 followed by the # sign.

  
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI

Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities. 

Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with disabilities or impairments.

If you need an accommodation to attend and participate in this meeting,

please call Missy Fredriksen at 702-229-6242 and advise of your need at least

48 hours in advance of the meeting. Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Nevada.

 

THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING STANDARDS

AS OUTLINED IN NRS 241.020:

Strong Start Academy Elementary School website www.clvstrongstartes.org

City Hall, 495 S Main St, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101

The Nevada Public Notice website – notice.nv.gov